About Scottsdale Bible Church (SBC):

This position is located at our beautiful North Ridge campus on Dynamite and 64th Street in north Scottsdale. God has faithfully grown SBC from a humble beginning of 13 people in 1962 to more than 6,500 meeting weekly on four. With plans to start other multi-site campuses in the coming years, we continue to press forward to take the message of Jesus into our communities throughout the Valley!

Our Vision at SBC is to create a community of Christ-followers marked by unwavering faith and unconditional love. Our Mission is to WIN people to faith in Jesus Christ; BUILD them up in their faith; then SEND them out to be “winners and builders” in their spheres of influence. Our Value Proposition is transformational Bible teaching, engaging worship, authentic community, and service-based outreach – each supported by GRACE – and distinct to who we are at Scottsdale Bible Church!

As the Discovery Kids Program Coordinator, you will report to the North Ridge Discovery Kids Ministry Director and are responsible for providing large group programming, activities, events, and volunteer recruitment for all aspects of the Discovery Kids Ministry, weekend as well as weekday, at the SBC NR campus.

Your Essential Responsibilities:

In this position, you will:

• Assist with the coordination and execution of large group programming by executing the presentation of lessons provided by Discovery Kids on a weekly basis
• Create a fun and energetic environment to teach children about God and share the gospel
• Assist with maintaining an attractive, clean, welcoming appearance in the Discovery Kids where families and volunteers enter
• Enfold young families: introduce them, connect them with the community, encourage their involvement
• Develop classroom and large group activities, coordinating with Central Discovery Kids team for programming of Nursery through Pre/K lessons
• Develop and maintain classroom checklist on supplies, safety, and on-going furniture needs
• Partner with DK team for VBS – recruit, mobilize, place, communicate with volunteers; work closely with Volunteer Coordinator on all aspects
• Participate and serve during North Ridge special events
• Assist in overseeing weekend programming at all levels so volunteers can teach and freely minister to kids. Work as a coach; troubleshoot where needed when safety concerns may arise
• Coordinate with Central Communications and Creative team to promote all upcoming Children’s events
• In addition to normal work hours, you will be required to work on Sundays and Wednesday nights
• Cast vision, build a team, and execute ministry in Discovery Kids Birth – Pre/K
• Direct the recruitment, training, development, and care of Birth – Pre/K leads, volunteers and Jr. volunteers as needed for weekend services and special events
• Make sure the Birth – Pre/K ministry is fully staffed at all weekend services
• Oversee that the Birth – Pre/K building and all included areas are clean, stocked and organized

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

• Attend weekly Discovery Kids Staff meetings at the Shea campus, office there when needed
• Partner with Central Security Team to ensure all established guidelines are in place
• Related duties or special projects as assigned

Skills you need to succeed:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Demonstrated competency in:

• Interpersonal savvy
• Process Management
• Problem solving
• Being spirit-led
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Developing teams and on-going recruitment of volunteers
• Time-management
• Computer literacy

Ability to:

• Work with adults and children
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
• Be flexible
• Work in a multi-faceted environment with little supervision
• Forecast – as well as attend to weekly details
• Handle confidential information
• Discern needs and respond appropriately

Personal Qualifications:

• Committed to spiritual growth
• Relationally unified
• Servant-hearted
• Operates in grace and truth
• Lives out the vision of Discovery Kids and SBC in their personal life; leads by example
• Committed to train and empower leaders
• Spiritual calling to Children and Youth ministry
• Creative
• Desire for individual & professional growth
• Takes initiative
• Highly organized
• Integrity of work habits and results
• Efficient with time and resources
• Personable in working with staff and volunteers
• Regular attender and SBC member, or willing to become a member

Education and/or experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Christian Education or Childhood Development, or equivalent experience
• 2 years of experience in ministry, children’s programming, childcare industry, or relevant role
• 2 years of experience in a team environment

This position requires in-office work and does not qualify for a remote arrangement.

Church Membership is required for most paid positions.

SBC does not participate in COBRA or Unemployment Insurance.